Grubbin
#736 (Alola)
Best moveset for Grubbin
The best moves for Grubbin are Bug Bite and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Grubbin family. Grubbin evolves into Charjabug for 25 Candy, then into Vikavolt for 100 Candy.
Game images
Grubbin, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Grubbin is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Grubbin's best moveset is Bug Bite & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 1,112. Grubbin evolves into Charjabug.
About
"It spits a sticky thread to stop opponents in their tracks, and then it grabs them in its sharp, sturdy mandibles to take them down."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Spark | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Vise Grip | 35 | 3 | 1.06 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.1 | 92% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
5.9 | 89% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.4 | 82% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.1 | 78% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
4.9 | 74% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
4.8 | 72% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.4 | 67% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
4.1 | 62% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.3 | 50% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Grubbin?
Grubbin is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Grubbin is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Grubbin counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 81% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
115 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
132 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 116 |
Size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 4.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
421 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
562 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
843 |
|
Level 40 |
984 |
|
Level 50 |
1,112 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 703 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 914 |